Preconstruction Project Manager

Brady Services•Morrisville, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Preconstruction Project Manager bridges engineering design and construction, ensuring projects are planned and coordinated from early design through a smooth transition into construction. The role is responsible for meeting timelines and budgets while exceeding client expectations, and requires extensive communication with sales, engineering, suppliers, subcontractors, scheduling, safety, and construction teams to develop plans and mitigate project risks related to schedule, budget, safety, and quality. The position leads preconstruction activities from concept through final proposal, coordinating internal contributors and owning the integrated delivery plan, schedule, budget, and proposal. It supports constructability, sequencing, estimating, scheduling, procurement, site logistics, 3-D visualizations, and coordination with safety, quality, project services, and technical services. The role also develops cooperative relationships among clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and support project success. This is a hybrid role supporting teams across Brady offices in Greensboro, Morrisville, and Wilmington, with in-person participation as project needs require. Travel may be up to 50% of working time, including extended periods at client sites, construction sites, fabrication facilities, and project offices throughout North Carolina. The work is typically in an office, with occasional jobsite visits and associated outdoor and industrial exposures.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience managing construction projects related to industrial and/or commercial facilities.
Field construction experience on active construction projects.
Effective communication and leadership skills.
Experience optimizing construction scheduling and sequencing.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed, potentially up to 50% of working time, including extended periods at project-related sites and offices throughout North Carolina.
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and support teams and stakeholders across multiple Brady offices.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, including occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; reasonable accommodation may be available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3-D modelling software.

Responsibilities

Lead preconstruction efforts for assigned projects from concept through final proposal.
Coordinate design, estimating, safety, and equipment sales teams to complete deliverables on time and in alignment with project goals.
Own the integrated delivery plan, schedule, budget, and final proposal.
Contribute to the overall design constructability and sequencing plan.
Drive collaboration among stakeholders.
Understand client expectations and manage the client interface.
Lead planning strategy and execution with design, procurement, and construction management teams to ensure efficient, timely information flow.
Conduct constructability reviews throughout design phases, involving appropriate construction and trade resources.
Support estimate and schedule development and recommend optimization opportunities and value-driven solutions based on prior experience.
Develop subcontracting and procurement strategies with construction management and procurement teams.
Support development of 3-D visualizations.
Develop site logistics plans, including utility, offsite, and other requirements.
Coordinate with internal safety, quality, project services, and technical services groups to support comprehensive preconstruction planning.
Build cooperative partnerships among the client, contractor, and stakeholders to resolve project issues in a timely manner and support project success.
Travel to support project and client needs during planning, design, procurement, and early construction phases.
Balance remote work with in-person project meetings, workshops, client engagements, design and constructability reviews, and execution planning sessions.